Austin Weather and Climate

In 2006, Money magazine named Austin the second “Best Places to Live” among the big cities. Austin was also labeled as the “Greenest City in America” by MSN. “Greenest” pertains to the efforts of their people to maintain a sustainable living. With both of these positive regards in mind, let's look at the climate and weather in Austin to see if you're suited to live in this Texan city.

Austin's climate is classified as humid tropical, which means that you can expect mostly hot weather during summer and a moderately cold climate during winter. Summer in Austin is not only hot, but also humid, with an average temperature of about 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.

Austin summers are experienced around June to September. It is not uncommon to have a daily weather with an temperature reaching 100 degrees F or 38 degrees C. The hottest day in the history of Austin was recorded on the 5th of September, 2000, which was at 112 degrees F or 44 degrees C. On the average, an entire year may have about 198 days with a temperature over 80 degrees F or 27 degrees C and another 111 with over 90 degrees F or 32 degrees C.

On the other days, you may expect mild and dry weather when winter comes to Austin. On average, there are about 88 days in a year when Austin is below 45 degrees F or 7 degrees C. For another 24 days, the minimum temperature in Austin may not drop below the freezing point.

To date, the lowest temperature in Austin was recorded on January 31, 1949 at -2 degrees F or -19 degrees C. Austin rarely experiences a snowfall, though once a year or so, the city may be hit with an ice storm. When this happens, the roads may be frozen and the city may be shut down for a day.

As you can see, extreme weather conditions may be experienced in Austin brought about by climate changes. It may be comforting to know that thunderstorms and tornadoes are rare in Austin and in the end, the living condition in the city is not primarily defined by its climate or weather.

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